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EcoCorp, a multinational manufacturing company, is transitioning its Environmental Management System (EMS) from ISO 14001:2004 to the ISO 14001:2015 standard. The company\'s environmental impacts are diverse, ranging from greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution to waste generation and resource depletion. Senior management is committed to achieving certification under the revised standard, but faces challenges in integrating the new requirements into existing business processes. A transition team, led by environmental manager Anya Sharma, has been formed to oversee the transition. Anya is tasked with developing a comprehensive transition plan that ensures EcoCorp\'s EMS aligns with the ISO 14001:2015 framework and enhances its environmental performance. Given EcoCorp\'s complex operations and diverse environmental aspects, which of the following approaches should Anya prioritize in the transition plan to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with the ISO 14001:2015 standard?
Prioritizing a holistic approach encompassing context analysis, leadership engagement, risk-based planning, resource allocation, operational control, performance evaluation, and continual improvement, all aligned with EcoCorp's strategic direction and stakeholder expectations.
Focusing primarily on updating the EMS documentation to reflect the terminology and structure of ISO 14001:2015, while maintaining existing operational controls and environmental objectives.
Delegating the transition responsibilities to external consultants and relying on their expertise to implement the changes, minimizing internal disruptions and resource allocation.
Emphasizing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to environmental management, while neglecting the identification and assessment of environmental aspects and impacts beyond regulatory obligations.

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